Add 27/36 and 15/27
27/36 + 15/27 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
27/36 = 27 × 3/36 × 3 = 81/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
81/108 + 60/108 = 81 + 60/108 = 141/108 - 141/108 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 27/36 + 15/27 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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